From the earliest days of the Christian Church, there have been many who Pastorally focused ,tried earn a living ,explored own ministry through supporting themselves. It hard and reflecting from own experience....(not an option.....) Sadly as the Church moved to fresh initiatives in mission, the emerging Church in afast-changing world,is more and more favoring this style of funding.
Not easy seeking funding (effectively asking others for money,) takes lot of time does not work. Feel like spiritually robbing people. Huge guilt complex felt, Individuals can become disillusioned quickly.
Know few cases where led to finical fraud, ethically it's a mind field.
Further there appears some renewed interest in vocations that unite sacramental ministry with daily life and work—The funding for this approach or method not confident method to secure funding.
Of course many argue, unsure why, that funding element demonstrates unspiritual person. Not true, such ministry is characterized by creativity and improvisations.
Hardworking and risk taking. Damaging that young , often encouraged approach this method, this path.Witnessed many burn out some, good few lose faith.
Ministry must be resourced that includes housing, decent wage, resources of support enough reliable practical support. pastoral,emotional,compassion needs to be offered, to do this ministry. Another factor is that such ministry takes place in the toughest areas, with increasing hard to reach client base.
It's Biblical to support the workers in the fields ......Well it's Sunday need to preach a little.
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